Welcome Back Terrapins
Back to School Newsletter 2022-2023 August 23, 2022
Dear Terrapin Families,
In this newsletter:
- How to find out who your child's teacher(s) is for the upcoming school year
- Health & Safety Guidance
- You will be introduced to our new staff
- Grade level Supply Lists
- 22-23 Calendar & Student Handbook
- Back to School Night -SAVE THE DATE
- Lunch account registration
- Free & Reduced Online Application
- PTA & Volunteer Information
- Parent Square Communications App
Welcome Back!!
August 23, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope that you and your family have been enjoying the summer! We’re excited to welcome back our students on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. The first day of school is a full day. The 2022-2023 School Calendar can be found on the school website and in the Student Handbook on the Virtual Backpack. Our regular school hours are 8:00 am to 2:35 pm. Preschool hours are 8:00 am to 2:15 pm and Kindergarten hours are 8:00am to 2:20pm.
You will be able to log in to the Parent Portal at www.oncourseconnect.com after 10:00am today and complete the required Annual Registration process which includes viewing and electronically signing District policies and forms. Once the Annual Registration process is completed, your student’s homeroom teacher will be viewable in the Other Student Data tab.
If you have been designated to receive courtesy busing to and from school, your child’s bus information can be found in the Other Student Data tab. If you do not wish for Tuckerton Elementary school to transport your child for the 2022-2023 school year and have not yet completed the transportation waiver or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hoolahan by calling 609-296-2858 x282 or email choolahan@tesnj.com.
A link to the portal can be found in the Parents drop-down tab on the TES website https://www.tesnj.com and by adding the OnCourse Connect App to your mobile device from the App Store/Google Play Store. It is imperative that the Annual Registration is completed in OnCourse prior to the first day of school to ensure all Health, Emergency Contact and Dismissal information is up to date. Your anticipated cooperation to ensure this is completed by Wednesday, August 31, 2022 is greatly appreciated in order for our staff to finalize each student’s registration information prior to our first day of school September 7, 2022. Please contact the main office with any assistance in this process.
If you experience any login difficulties or have not received your OnCourse Connect credentials, please contact Mrs. Meggan Lank in the main office: mlank@tesnj.com/609-296-2858. Established account passwords can be reset by selecting “forgot password”.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Siobhan Grayson
Superintendent/Principal
Teacher Communications
Health & Safety Guidance -COVID-19
- No Daily Health Screener - keep you child home if the are symptomatic or have been exposed. Contact the school nurse and maintain communication with the nurse.
- Optional masking for students & staff
- Masking if exposed and/or recovering
- Quarantine/isolate when exposed and considered a close contact (depends on vaccination status)
- Quarantine/isolate when positive
- TES does not require "test to stay" protocols
Kindergarten Teacher
Miss Marquart joined TES in 2 Maternity Leave positions last year and we are very excited that she will be teaching Kindergarten this year!
Wilson Reading Intervention Teacher
School Nurse
The Nurse's page on our TES website will be updated.
Grade Level Teachers & Support Teachers
Pre-Kindergarten:
Mrs. Ballin
Mrs. King
Miss Powers
Miss Zafonte
Miss Marquart
Mrs. Steele
First Grade:
Mrs. Bowen
Mrs. Pine
Second Grade:
Mrs. Cirulli
Mrs. Meany
Third Grade:
Mrs. Coppolino
Mrs. Stambaugh
Fourth Grade:
Mrs. Leonard
Mrs. Mahr
Fifth Grade:
Mrs. Ventresca
Mrs. Zweemer
Sixth Grade:
Mr. Cerullo
Miss Oliver
Special Education Teachers:
K/1: Mrs. Lupo
2/4: Mrs. Short
3: Mrs. Vidro
5/6: Mrs. Pinto
Basic Skills Support Teachers:
1/2: Mrs. Stein
3: Mrs. Tavormina
4-6 Math: Mrs. Doran
4-6 ELA: Mr. Ubelhoer
Special Area Classes:
PE: Mr. Smith K-6, Health Grades 3-6
Art/World Language: Mrs. Lucariello
Music: Ms. Hem
STEAM Lab: Mr. Barbieri
Guidance Counselor:
Mrs. Smith
Wilson Reading Teacher:
Mrs. Gormley
*An ALL STAFF listing can be found in the Student Handbook*
The VIRTUAL BACKPACK is where you can find the school calendar, supply lists, important dates to remember, etc. Once the September Breakfast and Lunch menus are available, they will be posted here as well.
Important Times To Remember in 2022-2023...
Please review the following Student Handbook highlights, but be sure to read the entire handbook before signing off in OnCourse.
IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS OR EARLY RELEASES:
In the case of inclement weather, or other reasons, parents will be contacted Parent Square. Please make sure we have your current contact information updated in our office.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DIRECTIONS:
For the welfare and safety of all students, it is requested that students do not arrive at school any earlier than 7:45 a.m.
This is especially important for those children who walk, ride bicycles or whom parents drop off.
There is no supervision prior to this time.
Student arrival officially begins at 7:50 and the morning bell rings at 8:00am, students arriving after this time must be signed in to the office.
Classroom instruction begins promptly at 8:15am after attendance and announcements.
Student Supplies
Grade Level Supply List: Virtual Backpack